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Nuclear Materials Security (NMS)

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Nuclear materials, whether used in weapons systems or for energy programs, are at risk of theft, sabotage, or diversion by state and non-state actors alike. A lack of political focus, patchy regulations, and inconsistent enforcement globally could pave the way for an act of nuclear terrorism. Additionally, as the demand for nuclear energy grows, so does the risk that individual countries could divert nuclear materials from peaceful purposes to develop clandestine nuclear weapons programs.

NTI’s Nuclear Materials Security Program works to strengthen global nuclear security and verifiably prevent the spread of nuclear materials that could be used to create a nuclear bomb. The program works closely with governments, industry, and other non-government organizations to better secure vulnerable nuclear materials or eliminate them where possible. It also seeks to identify and implement new approaches to the nuclear fuel cycle, reducing proliferation risks, and fostering responsible nuclear energy growth. NTI establishes practical solutions by convening leaders, developing actionable recommendations, and tracking progress on commitments, taking into account each stage of the nuclear fuel cycle and advanced reactor development.

Our work includes:

  • Convening government, industry, and non-government experts in the Global Dialogue on Nuclear Security Priorities to develop ambitious, actionable solutions to address the most pressing nuclear security challenges
  • Assessing the conditions for nuclear security implementation in countries across the globe through the NTI Nuclear Security Index
  • Identifying new approaches to monitoring and verification, including multilateral engagement through the International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament and Verification
  • Facilitating nuclear security policy dialogues with officials and experts from China, Russia, the United States, and global NGOs
  • Fostering regional partnerships to address proliferation risks while supporting a sustainable commercial fuel market
  • Developing ways to better manage the storage, and disposal of spent fuel and long-lived radioactive waste
  • Building networks among industry, government and NGOs to strengthen security and safeguards of advanced reactors
  • Strengthening the global nuclear security architecture through a variety of approaches, including convening regional workshops to help prepare for the first-ever Review Conference of the amended Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials

Projects

Developing Spent Fuel Strategies

Developing Spent Fuel Strategies

Generating new solutions for spent fuel waste management and addressing broader fuel cycle concerns

Fuel Cycle of the Future

Fuel Cycle of the Future

Building a safer, more secure, and more proliferation-resistant nuclear fuel cycle

News & Analysis

NTI Statement on Israel’s Attacks on Iran
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NTI Statement on Israel’s Attacks on Iran

The cycle of military attack and reprisal is once again dangerously in play in the Middle East.  It must be broken before escalation, combined with increasingly destructive technology, one day precludes any hope of peace and security for the region.


Safeguarding a Nuclear Energy “Boom”

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Safeguarding a Nuclear Energy “Boom”

The IAEA needs to be ready to meet its member states’ expectations and needs and the agency must be afforded the resources to prepare for whatever scenario unfolds.




Leaders Gather in Amman to Advance Regional Collaboration on Nuclear Security

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Leaders Gather in Amman to Advance Regional Collaboration on Nuclear Security

Hosted by the Jordan Atomic Energy Commission and the Nuclear Threat Initiative, the three-day workshop brings together senior officials, technical experts, and regional representatives to address emerging nuclear security challenges.


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